So,what Do You Do All Day?

Birmingham. It's lovely!!!

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Sorry PDJ, it just doesn't do it for me. But thanks for the offer.

I am actually leaning towards one of the Scandinavian countries.
 
Originally posted by cricketfan@Mar 19 2006, 01:18 PM
Every Aussie would have you think that it's God's country. What do you not like about the place ?
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It reminds me too much of Sydney, and honestly, I am just not interested in migrating to England.
 
Assistant accountant.Strangely enough I was having a similar conversation with my friends last week and we agreed that the most important thing is to be happy with your life.Job titles and money aren't worth it if you are stressed and unhappy.
This time last year I was working for a small company where the owner was always hungover and prone to moodswings(coke i believe).I believe that basically he was an unhappy person despite his big house,chartered flights to cheltenham and fat wallet.
Just felt like getting that off my chest.
 
I couldn't agree more.

My happiness depends to a large extent on my partner, my family and my friends.

My job is just something I do to get money. I try very hard not to worry about it, and I am successful most of the time (but not this week).
 
So true Luke. I worked for a big company and put in on average a 55-65 hour week but they didn't appreciate me. I was constantly overlooked for promotions etc, probably as I was female. After a spell in hospital I had time to evaluate my life and shortly after going back to work, I decided to give up the job with a company car and pension that I had been at for over 20 years for a massive pay decrease to work with my partner some 6 years ago and I have never looked back. I now have much better working conditions, some stress - but it's bearable, my dog in the office to entertain me (and the staff) and I have employed all my own staff. Life is too short to be unhappy at work, so if an opportunity arises (and I appreciate it doens't always happen), grab the opportunity with both hands. Don't wait like I did to be in hospital to realise what is really important in life.
 
The day before the festival started last week I was at my parents house with my daughter who will be 2 in July.I thought to myself its family and friends that are really important and whats the point of backing 24 winners at Cheltenham if you don't have people that you care about.
As it happens I had a shocking 4 days but there are more important things to worry about.
 
Having lost my Mum and a close friend last year Luke that sentiment is so true, so very, very true. Treasure every moment with family and friends, and as for having lots of losers at Cheltenham (and so many did I believe), it's a real bummer, a kick in the pants, but certainly not the end of the world!

Afterall, if you are brave enough, there's always next year to claw all those losses back again! :blink: B)
 
Eat, sh!t, chill, sleep, wake, whinge, eat, sh!t, chill, sleep, wake, whinge, eat, sh!t, chill, sleep, wake, whinge, eat, sh!t, chill, sleep, wake, whinge, eat, sh!t, chill, sleep, wake, whinge........

Life is harsh :(
 
BI: you've been mistaking Ex-Lax for dark chocolate again, haven't you? Far too many motions there than are good for your system, young man!
 
I agree, of course, that family and friends are the number one. Ahead of all else.

But I must admit that it is absolutely essential for me to be happy in my career. I honestly don't believe that I would feel happy if I thought that I wasn't delivering on my potential in my career choice.

I like the fact that I go to bed each night looking forward to getting up the next day so I do believe that a job you like can be very healthy for you and I would never personally view it as just a mechanism for making money.
 
I'll agree there. I love my job and if I'm not happy in it I can't continue doing it every day. Like it or not we spend a large proportion of our lives working so if we hate our jobs we're not likely to be very happy. I love my job and I'm very happy knowing that I'm doing what I wanted to do on setting out to achieve that and I know I'm good at it as well. I would also leave if I didn't like my job.
 
Originally posted by krizon@Mar 21 2006, 07:27 PM
BI: you've been mistaking Ex-Lax for dark chocolate again, haven't you? Far too many motions there than are good for your system, young man!
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Force of habit from my days of working in offices.
 
Originally posted by Kathy@Mar 21 2006, 11:47 AM
So true Luke. I worked for a big company and put in on average a 55-65 hour week but they didn't appreciate me. I was constantly overlooked for promotions etc, probably as I was female. After a spell in hospital I had time to evaluate my life and shortly after going back to work, I decided to give up the job with a company car and pension that I had been at for over 20 years for a massive pay decrease to work with my partner some 6 years ago and I have never looked back. I now have much better working conditions, some stress - but it's bearable, my dog in the office to entertain me (and the staff) and I have employed all my own staff. Life is too short to be unhappy at work, so if an opportunity arises (and I appreciate it doens't always happen), grab the opportunity with both hands. Don't wait like I did to be in hospital to realise what is really important in life.
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I am 22, Kathy and know exactly where you are coming from. About 14 months ago, I was living a life where I worked at least 60 hours a week (nil lunch hour too). On paper it looked fantastic, being the number one account executive insurance broker for McDonald's Australia and her licensees, in reality it was killing me.

So in April of last year I made the move, downgraded, went to a company from 66,000 people worldwide, huge corporation, to a small family owned and run business with 30 people.

Best move I made, and am working towards a degree.
 
But isn't this small business the one which upset you terribly recently, with one employee complaining about you and the Deputy Manager, GA? Didn't sound like your stress level was that low at the time!
 
Well at the minute I'm trying to negotiate an extension on my dissertation due to a variety of reasons out of my control so fingers crossed :(
 
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